by Emily Tesh
First published 2020
Henry Silver receives a summons he cannot ignore. His mother, Adela Silver, calls him to the grimy seaside town of Rothport. Adela is a practical folklorist who knows when something supernatural threatens the ordinary world. Rothport sits where ancient woods once grew before the sea claimed them. Now a girl has vanished and a creature stalks the streets. Henry must investigate both mysteries while confronting his most difficult challenge. Tobias Finch waits for him in Rothport. Tobias loves Henry, but Henry struggles with feelings he cannot easily accept. The Wild Man of Greenhollow has power over forests and growing things, yet matters of the heart prove far more complex than any magic. As Henry searches for the missing girl and tracks the monster, he must also decide what he truly wants from Tobias and whether love is worth the risk.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, paranormal, contemporary-romance
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Rothport, Greenhollow
160 pages · Kindle Edition · Tor.com
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness